Para-tertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPF Resin)
What are the aims of this patient information leaflet?
This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about your contact allergy. It tells you what a contact allergy is, what causes this allergy and what you can do about it.
What is contact allergy?
Dermatitis, also known as eczema, describes a type of inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis or contact eczema is a term used when this inflammation is caused by direct or indirect skin contact with something in your environment. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when your immune system causes allergy to a very specific chemical or substance that has been in contact with the skin.
What causes your specific allergy?
Your patch tests indicate that you have a contact allergy to para-tertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPF Resin).
What is para-tertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPF Resin)?
PTBPF resin is a waterproof glue.
What are some products that contain para-tertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPF Resin)?
- Leather goods. Used to stick leather goods such as shoes, watch straps, bags, belts, hats and car seats
- Rain coats, used to stick the seams
- Athletic tapes/ knee guards
- Hearing aids
- Plywood, fibre glass and laminates
- Brake linings
- Moulds used for casting in foundries
- DIY glues
- Glossy paper
- Printing inks
- Some plastics.
Some occupations may expose individuals to PTBPF Resin. These include cobblers, car factory workers, mechanics, builders, construction workers, foundry workers and glue users.
Remember, always check the label, these lists can never be complete and ingredients change.
How can I manage my allergy?
This means that you should avoid putting products containing para-tertiary butyl phenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPF Resin) onto your skin in the future.
Self-care (what can I do?)
Always check the ingredient listing on the product, package or package insert as these lists can never be complete and ingredients change. This is particularly important for any products purchased outside the EU where some allergens may not be banned.
Created: 2016